Drivers risk ‘permanent nerve damage’ from new Formula 1 cars, team boss warns

The alarming comments from new Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey came after Australian Grand Prix chair Martin Pakula admitted he feared not all the teams would make it to Melbourne in time for the event.


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